They both use an mRNA platform and both are considered safe and well tolerated. Pediatricians CNN spoke with around the country suggest either is a good option. “I think they’re…
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CDC recommends Covid-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months, clearing the way for vaccinations to begin soon
This move comes after vaccine advisers to the CDC voted unanimously on Saturday in support of recommending the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines to children as young as 6 months.…
Vaccines for Young Children Are Coming, but Many Parents Have Tough Questions
It’s a moment many parents have anxiously awaited for months: Children younger than age 5 are now eligible for vaccination against the coronavirus, among the last Americans to qualify. Without…
C.D.C. Is Expected to Recommend Vaccines for Young Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday recommended Covid vaccines for children as young as 6 months, who were among the last Americans to qualify for the shots.…
C.D.C.’s Advisers Debate Vaccines for Youngest Children
Almost exactly 18 months after the first coronavirus vaccine was authorized for adults, and after months of scientific hiccups, the youngest Americans may finally get their shots. Over discussions scheduled…
Parents of children under 5 react to possible Covid-19 vaccines availability
CNN — Rohit Kumar Rai and his wife have both lost family members in India to Covid-19, so they know how serious the disease can be. That’s why they have…
What parents should know about Covid vaccines for kids under 5
The US Food and Drug Administration is considering Moderna’s application for emergency use authorization of its vaccine for this youngest age group and will also be considering Pfizer’s soon. In…
F.D.A. Sets Aside June for Potential Decisions on Vaccines for Children Under 5
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration laid out a tentative timetable on Friday for deciding whether to authorize a coronavirus vaccine for America’s youngest children, announcing that June 8…
Do Vaccines Protect Against Long Covid?
As the pandemic enters its third year, long Covid has emerged as an increasingly important concern. And many people are wondering whether getting a Covid shot can reduce their chances…